Rodney Burchett

- Justices of the Peace oversee Justice Courts, trial courts for civil cases up to $20,000, and misdemeanor cases punishable only by fine. They also perform marriages, issue warrants, conduct preliminary hearings, and serve as notaries.
- Texas has 835 Justice Courts, each presided over by a single judge. Every county has between one and eight precincts based on the county's population, each with its own Justice Court.
- Justices of the Peace are elected through partisan, precinct-wide election to four-year terms. 
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, have been a Texas resident for at least 12 consecutive months, a district resident for at least six consecutive months, and registered to vote in that precinct.
- The annual salary for Justices of the Peace ranges from $19,207 to $151,805 and is by the county's Commissioners Court.


Presides over civil cases and fine-only misdemeanor cases.

Judicial Efficiency

Policing

Legal Experience

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

Robert Johnson

Randy Elliott

Janice Ralston Sons

Kevin Hunter

- A board of directors member is an elected official who serves on the governing board of a special district, such as a municipal utility district (MUD).

- The board is responsible for overseeing the district’s operations, finances, and services, including utilities like water, wastewater, drainage, and infrastructure.

- Board members approve budgets, set tax rates or service fees, and make decisions about contracts and infrastructure projects within the district.

- The board ensures that the district complies with state laws and operates under the oversight of agencies such as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

- In many districts, the board consists of five members elected by residents. Directors must meet eligibility requirements, including being at least 18 years old, a Texas resident, and either a qualified voter or property owner within the district.

An official who oversees utilities, finances, and services in a district.

Wichita

Public Health

Housing Costs

Administration

Chad Witherspoon

Kaycee Ryan

Woody Gossom, Jr.

Scott Poenitzsch

Tim Short

- The role of a mayor in Texas is to preside over council meetings, represent the city, and facilitate communication between officials. 
- Cities may grant the mayor additional power or roles. 
- Mayors can also appoint members of citizen advisory boards and commissions.
- Mayors represent the city in intergovernmental relationships.
- Term limits, length of office, and salaries vary across cities or townships.

Head of the executive office in each city.

Wichita Falls

Economy

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Cathy Dodson

David Coleman

- City council members collaborate to create and enforce city policies, including legislation on essential services like police, fire, parks, libraries, and utilities.
- They work alongside the mayor to manage city departments, including transportation and parks and recreation.
- Council members can be elected to represent specific districts or the entire city at-large.
- The structure of city councils, including the number of members, their terms, term limits, and partisanship, differs by county.

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

Mike Battaglino

Tomball

Ingleside on the Bay

Corpus Christi

Wharton

Manor

El Campo

Martindale

Austwell

Portland

Aransas Pass

Niederwald

Flatonia

Seadrift

Bastrop

San Marcos

Gregory

Palacios

Uhland

Lockhart

Sealy

Webberville

Victoria

Bay City

Mustang Ridge

Columbus

Mountain City

Buda

La Grange

Brenham

Rockport

Carmine

Creedmoor

Smithville

Elgin

Edna

Schulenburg

Fulton

San Leanna

La Ward

Round Top

Point Comfort

Kyle

Austin

San Felipe

Bellville

Ganado

Weimar

Fayetteville

Industry

Wallis

Eagle Lake

Brazos Country

East Bernard

Luling

Port Lavaca

Ellinger

Hays

Ingleside

Port Aransas

Burton

Westlake

Southlake

Colleyville

Trophy Club

Euless

Flower Mound

Keller

Grapevine

La Grulla

Escobares

San Diego

Roma

Rio Grande City

Benavides

Freer

Lone Oak

Celeste

Wolfe City

Josephine

Greenville

Hawk Cove

Quinlan

West Tawakoni

Neylandville

Campbell

Caddo Mills

Union Valley

Royse City

Commerce

Little River-Academy

Burnet

Copperas Cove

Gatesville

Weir

Jarrell

Granger

Liberty Hill

Marble Falls

Granite Shoals

Highland Haven

Full profiles for 15 counties, including Collin and Dallas

Full profiles for down to counties, including Bexar and Brazoria (measures use no coverage)

Candidate lists and metadata for 50 counties, including Angelina, Bastrop, and Bell

Candidate lists and metadata for 1 county and 1 city, including McLennan and Waco

Candidate lists and metadata for 3 counties and 1 city, including Hays, Travis, and Austin

2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas General Runoff

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Texas

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Wichita Justice of the Peace, Justice Precinct 2

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Wichita Justice of the Peace, Justice Precinct 3

1 candidate

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Wichita Justice of the Peace, Justice Precinct 4

1 candidate

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Wichita Board of Directors Member, Position 1

2 candidates

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Wichita Board of Directors Member, Position 2

2 candidates

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Wichita Board of Directors Member, Position 3

1 candidate

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Wichita Justice of the Peace, Justice Precinct 3, Post 3

1 candidate

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Wichita Falls Mayor

2 candidates

Wichita Falls City Council Member

2 candidates

Wichita Falls City Council Member, Post 4

1 candidate